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La Empalizada, Honduras
Olancho Department · Honduras
La Empalizada is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 933. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Empalizada
La Empalizada är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Olancho, i den centrala delen av landet, 130 km nordost om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Empalizada ligger 349 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 933.
People
Climate
| Population | 933 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6500°, -86.1333° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Olancho Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.5 inches (1,334 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Empalizada
La Empalizada is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 933. The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet (349 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6500°N, 86.1333°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in |
La Empalizada has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 72°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.8").
Museums in La Empalizada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de La Cultura |
Farmers Markets in La Empalizada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Stadiums & Teams in La Empalizada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Empalizada
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Agropecuaria Lepaguare Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aserradero Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carta Airport | LUI | Small Airport |
| Catacamas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Desvio Potrerillos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Aguacate Airport | CAA | Small Airport |
| El Carbon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Finca San Antonio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Grupo Carnol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guayape Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Galeras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Ulua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jicalapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jutigalpa airport | JUT | Small Airport |
| La Herradura Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Laguna Seca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Llanos Del Tigre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Manto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Francisco De La Paz Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Empalizada
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia La Empalizada |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of La Empalizada?
La Empalizada has a population of 933 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Empalizada?
La Empalizada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.